A Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic in a Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van

A Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic in a Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van

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A luxurious Mercedes vehicle has been known to make some people drool, but they’re not often instructed to spit after. Great Smiles Dental Hygiene Care is a mobile dental hygiene unit that brings a Registered Dental Hygienist right to your door, providing the same services a regular dental office would offer during the regular hygiene appointment.

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“Some people might think that because the exam is taking place in a vehicle that it’s cramped or crowded, but that is not the case at all,” explains Dental Hygienist Balbir Sohi, owner of Great Smiles. “A lot of time and thought went into creating this space and I think people are very surprised at how large and welcoming it is. ”The mobile hygiene vehicle is actually a retrofitted Mercedes Sprinter, a spacious cargo van with 600 cubic feet of space and an interior height of 84 inches (over seven feet). Cabinetry housing dental equipment runs along one wall with a fully functioning sink in the countertop. The ‘office’ has electrical hook-ups, heating and air conditioning and even has a DVD player to amuse the kids. “I very often treat families together and we’ve had five people in the van all at the same time sitting comfortably and relaxed,” says Sohi. The mobile hygiene van even has its own waiting room.

Great Smiles accepts insurance, handles all the necessary paperwork, and has rates that are typically much lower than a dental office due to low overhead costs. “Treating my patients is very important, but I think it’s just as important to teach them the importance of good oral health,” says Sohi, who puts an emphasis on proper hygiene practises during each visit. “A lot of my patients come from countries where dental care isn’t a high priority and I want them to be educated that it’s important for their overall health.”

Great Smiles Mobile Dental Hygiene Care brings healthy smiles to homes and businesses in the GTA from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, seven days a week. To book an appointment or for more information, call Balbir Sohi at 647-969-0008 or visit www.greatsmilesontario.com.